The Duluth Blueprint: Building the City We Imagine
April 28, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Duluth Blueprint: Building the City We Imagine is a full-day experience bringing together businesses, nonprofits, and emerging leaders to explore ideas, strategies, and partnerships that will shape Duluth’s future. Join fellow community leaders for learning, collaboration, and networking — including sessions featuring Entrepreneur Fund — designed to turn ideas into action.
Venue Info
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The Duluth Blueprint: Building the City We Imagine
The Duluth Blueprint brings together business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and young professionals for a day focused on collaboration, innovation, and community impact.
Building on the success of the Zenith Digital Marketing Conference, this next-generation event expands its focus to support business growth, leadership development, and community progress in Duluth.
Entrepreneur Fund will be part of the event programming, sharing insights and resources to support small business success across the region.
Event Highlights
• Full-day conference experience designed for businesses, nonprofits, and emerging leaders
• Breakout sessions across three focused tracks
• Sessions featuring regional experts and organizations, including Entrepreneur Fund
• Networking breakfast, lunch, and reception included
• Duluth Blueprint Expo featuring local businesses, startups, and community organizations
Breakout Tracks
Blueprint for Growth
For small businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams seeking strategies to strengthen operations, scale effectively, and drive long-term success. Entrepreneur Fund will be presenting on financing and growth strategies within this track.
Blueprint for Impact
For nonprofits and mission-driven organizations looking to build sustainable funding, measure outcomes, and increase community impact.
Blueprint for Leadership
For young professionals and emerging leaders ready to build confidence, expand networks, and chart their career paths.
Keynote Session
Collaboration Unlocked: Six Characteristics of Leaders Who Shape Cities
Presented by Dan Collison of Sherman Associates, exploring how collaboration and leadership help communities thrive.
Duluth Blueprint Expo & Reception
Following the conference, attendees can explore the Duluth Blueprint Expo to connect with local businesses and organizations, discover tools and resources, and build partnerships that help bring ideas to life.
Whether you are growing a business, advancing a mission, or building your leadership journey, The Duluth Blueprint offers connections and insights to help shape Duluth’s future.
Registration Link: https://duluthmncoc.weblinkconnect.com/atlas/events-v4/register/4526
Event Details Link: https://duluthmncoc.weblinkconnect.com/atlas/events/4526/details